Senior Systems Engineer/Analyst (Job ID:3744)

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.

paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Alabama, Huntsville

700 Boulevard South Southwest (Show on map)

Feb 12, 2025

Position:
Senior Systems Engineer/Analyst (Job ID:3744)

Location:

Huntsville, AL

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:
3744

# of Openings:
1

Senior Systems Engineer/Analyst

Contingent upon prime contractor approval

Purpose:

Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Senior Systems Engineer/Analyst. In this role you will provide support to the Missile Defense Agency Targets and Countermeasures (MDA/TC) Program Office. Duties will include supporting target programs throughout the development life-cycle in identifying, analyzing, planning, and directing implementation of resolution/mitigation initiatives for programmatic issues bearing on timely and efficient execution of the program and/or which affect the acquisition of targets and launch vehicles required for Missile Defense System testing and support to other agencies. Duties will also include engineering analysis and developing technical assessments for target systems, including proposed or requested changes, deviations and waivers to guidance, technical and performance specifications, and procedures to support decision affecting acquisition and/or mission execution.

Job Description:

Work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment providing technical expertise to assist the Government in the oversight of program acquisition and development activities
Serve as point of contact for: document reviews, Objective Evidence verification, Entrance and Exit Criteria tailoring for major milestone reviews, status of target systems, process questions, and working groups and boards
Work with MDA/TC Program Chief Engineers (CE), Chief Product Engineers (CPE) and other propulsion systems team members
Develop executive briefings, analysis and summaries a needed to support program management, risk management, and other tasks as directed by customer
Provide "boots on the ground" test and integration assessments of target buildup and report daily to Government Customer and provide Government Customer with hardware closeout recommendations, coordination and updated hardware status
Provides engineering review of other Long Range Targets Office (TCI) program hardware changes and provide an Engineering assessment of objective evidence products for upcoming Design Review
Work with Chief Engineers, Program Managers and Product Engineers and Managers to support major Engineering, Technical and Test Reviews while supporting appropriate target and propulsion system technical boards
Maintain configuration control of briefings, white papers, analysis and program documents
Identify, analyze, and direct implementation of resolution/mitigation initiatives for programmatic issues bearing on timely and efficient execution of the program
Proactively identify risks, factors and issues that could affect program execution from a cost, performance, schedule, or political perspective. Develop and coordinate mitigation and resolution plans with internal MDA and external stakeholders, in accordance with MDA and MDA/TC Risk Management guidance / policies

. Qualifications

Must have a Masters in STEM field (e.g., physics, engineering, math, etc.) with 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project OR Bachelor's in STEM field with 20+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / project.
Must have familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must have demonstrated ability to review large amounts of engineering and other technical information, summarize and synthesize the key points to provide technical recommendations.
Must have experience analyzing missile / rocket program hardware changes and providing an engineering based assessment of: the effects of changes on the systems; and potential technical, cost and schedule effects on program of record.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of engineering and propulsions systems principles, preferred.
Experience with US Department of Defense weapon systems design, systems engineering, development, testing, system integration, fielding, and operations, preferred.
Highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint to include chart creation, use of multiple templates, image manipulation, and drawing objects; proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, preferred.
Organized; self-starter; good time management; ability to work independently and in multiple teams; adaptable; detail-oriented; good proof-reading skills, preferred.
Experience as a Department of Defense civilian or government contractor, preferred.
Experience in development and planning of alternate courses of action, preferred.
Experience with Missile Defense Agency Targets and Countermeasures, preferred.
Experience in proper marking of Classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), preferred.
Knowledge of basic statistics, preferred.
Public speaking/presentation skills, preferred.

Security Requirements:

Must have an Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability the maintain a clearance.

Travel Requirements:

Up to 10%
If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work in an office environment.
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods, moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another, communicating with others to exchange information, repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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